S.Asokan v. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Asokan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Nagapattinam.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle the petitioner's surrender leave salary of Rs.4,75,810/- for 180 days together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement to till the date of actual payment. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadeesbalan Standing Counsel 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner is the retired employee of the respondent corporation. His grievance is non-settlement of the surrender leave salary to him.

3. The issue raised in the writ petition is no longer res integra. It is squarely covered by the order dated 04.10.2021 passed by the Hon'ble Division Bench in W.A.(MD)Nos.1883 to 1892 of 2021.

4. Respectfully following the same, the respondents are directed to disburse the surrender leave salary to the petitioner herein in six monthly installments with 6% interest. The first installment shall commence from 01.05.2023.

5. The Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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